The Faithful Steward - Or, Systematic Beneficence an Essential of Christian Character by Sereno D. Clark
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page 66 of 81 (81%)
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following resolutions your own?
1. As a foundation to all others, I solemnly consecrate myself, soul and body, to God in an everlasting covenant. 2. I will prayerfully endeavor to keep my heart in sympathy with the great principles and duties above unfolded. 3. I will make the benevolence of Jesus Christ, in its spirit and design, the pattern of my own, constantly carrying about the conviction, that I must practise great self-denial, and make continued sacrifices in imitation of my dying Lord. 4. I will make unremitting war on the selfishness of my heart, knowing it to be the worst of evils; and fully purposing that it shall never influence my decision, either in regard to a general scheme, or a particular act, of beneficence. 5. I will thoroughly and candidly consider the spiritual destitutions of our country and the world; the peculiar mission of the church in the present age; and manfully, and with a whole heart, make the renunciations thereby demanded. 6. I will regard my health, strength, life, and property, as valuable only as instruments of advancing the kingdom of Christ; and therefore hold them all without reserve at the call of God. 7. I will seize every opportunity for doing good by example, by conversation, by labor, and by contribution. |
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